Fine Antique French Needlepoint Area Rug or Tapestry, Hand Made, Fine Wool, Just Under 4' by 9' Queen Louisa portrait miniature from little bears and animals

from little bears and animals like this one to huge carved china cabinets

little if any loss at all

so a gradual curve can be seen

but our images are enlarged enough

The cannetille work is just beautiful and undamaged

Fine Antique French Needlepoint Area Rug or Tapestry, Hand Made, Fine Wool, Just Under 4' by 9' Queen Louisa portrait miniature from little bears and animalsYou can see this fabulous large area rug or broad hallway runner has been made entirely by hand, one tiny needlepoint stitch at a time, long panels which have been then sewn together and backed with a heavy linen canvas, almost like an oil cloth. I'm not entirely certain it wasn't made as a bed cover, as it would work beautifully for a twin bed. It has been stored for ages and I'd forgotten I owned it. Found it this week and feel certain someone will